Vision CSP 2016 Test 3

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2.
3.
With reference to the "Official Secrets Act"

consider the following statements:
1. In case of a clash between RTI Act and
Official Secrets Act, the RTI would
prevail.
2. The Second ARC recommended that the
Official Secrets Act should be repealed.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
With reference to the e-Courts Integrated
Mission Mode Project, consider the
following statements:
1. It is an e-Governance project which is
being implemented in the Supreme
Court and High Courts only.
2. The mission plans to move towards 'less
paper courts' and finally towards
'paperless courts'.
3. The project is being implemented by
National Informatics Centre.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the following defines the meaning
of
'Corporate
Governance'
more
appropriately?
(a) It is the accountability of the Company's
management and owners towards the
regulatory authorities.
(b) It is the accountability of the Company's
management and owners towards its
shareholders.
(c) It stands for how corporations govern
each other.
(d) It is the accountability of the Company's
management and owners towards its
employees, shareholders and general
public at large.
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With reference to the 2nd Administrative

Commission,
Reforms
consider
the
following statements :
1. Its
fourth
report
titled
'Ethics
in
Governance' outlines the code of ethics

for civil servants
2. The report titled 'M-governance: The
SMART Way forward ' focuses on
leveraging the mobile density in India
for governance and service delivery
initiatives.
Which of the statements given above
is/are not correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
5.
With
reference
Commission,
to
consider
the
Delimitation
the
following
statements:
1. The Delimitation Commission Act of
1952 provides for the readjustment of
seats.
2. The Delimitation Commission Act of
1952
does
reservation
not
provide
of
the
for
the
territorial
constituencies.
3. The orders issued by the Delimitation
Commission can only be challenged in
the Supreme Court.
is/are not correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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7.
8.
Which of the following provisions are

covered under the Representation of People
Act, 1950?
1. Preparation of electoral rolls
2. Allocations of seats in parliament and
state legislatures
3. Delimitations of constituencies
4. Conducting elections
5. Registration of political parties
Select the correct answer from the code
given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 4 and 5 only
(c) 1, 3 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Which of the following functions
is not performed by the Comptroller and
Auditor General (CAG) of India?
(a) To audit the Consolidated Fund of all the
states and Union Territories with
legislatures.
(b) To audit the Contingency Fund of India
and Public Account of India.
(c) To audit private companies and PPP
projects in cases where revenue sharing
with the government is involved.
(d) To control the receipt and issue of public
money, and to ensure that the public
revenue is lodged in the exchequer.
With regard to removal of the Election
Commissioners, consider the following
statements:
1. They cannot be removed from office
except on the recommendation of the
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC).
2. Recommendation of the CEC is binding
on the President.
3. No election commissioner has been
removed from the office till now.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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With reference to the Special officer for

linguistic minorities, consider the following
statements:
1. The procedure for removal of Special
officer
for
linguistic
minorities
is
provided in the Constitution.

2. The reports of Special officer for
linguistic minorities are placed before
the Parliament by the President.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
10.
With reference to National Commission for

Scheduled Castes( NCSC), consider the
1. The
Chairman
and
members
are
appointed by the President on the

recommendation
of
Council
of
Ministers.
2. The conditions of service of its members
are determined by the President.
3. The Commission investigates all matters
relating to the safeguards for the
Scheduled Castes and Anglo-Indian
community only.
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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11.
The 'Jal Kranti Abhiyan' launched by the

Union Government recently aims at:
(a) Providing all villages with drinking
water facility.
(b) Turning one water scarce village in each
district of the country into water surplus
village.
(c) Rejuvenating the natural water sources
in select 1000 villages to reduce water
deficit and tackle drought.
(d) Promoting water saving in all the Indian
villages through awareness generation
and financial incentives.
12.
Which of the following countries are the

members of Cooperation Council for the
Arab States of the Gulf?
1. Bahrain
2. Oman
3. Kuwait
4. Iraq
5. Libya
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
13.
Consider the following statements with

reference to official language of a state:
1. State by law cannot declare Hindi as
official language if it is not used or
spoken in the state.
2. The President may direct state to adopt
any language to be used for official
purpose of that state only if substantial
proportion of the population use that
language.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Which of the following employees

are not covered
by
the
Central
Administrative Tribunal (CAT)?
1. Members of the defence forces
2. Officers and servants of the Supreme
Court
3. Civilian employees of defence services
4. Secretarial staff of the Parliament
given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only
15.
As per the Constitution of India, which of

the following is/are the function/duty of the
Finance Commission?
1. To provide measures to augment the
resources of the Consolidated fund of
state.
2. It has all the powers of a civil court.
3. To decide the distribution of resources
between States and Panchayats.
Select the correct answer from the codes
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
16.
With reference to Central Vigilance

commission,
consider
the
following
statements:
1. Its members are appointed by a
committee consisting of Prime Minister,
Speaker of Lok Sabha, Home Minister
and Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha .
2. Its members can be removed only on the
grounds of proved misbehaviour or
incapacity.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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With regard to elections for local bodies,
19.
consider following statements:
correct regarding the Supreme Court's
1. All the elections to rural and urban local
directives for police reforms in India in the
bodies are compulsorily held on party
Prakash Singh case?
lines.
1. To
2. State
Election
Commissioner
constitute
State
Security
is
Commission to ensure that there is no
appointed and removed by the Governor.
undue influence or pressure on the
3. Seats are reserved for SCs, STs and
police.
Other Backward Castes in local bodies

based
on
the
proportion
of
2. To create a Police Complaints Authority,
their
at the state level, to look into grievances
population.
of all police officers.
3. Separation of the investigation and law
correct?
and order functions of the police.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
given below.
(c) 3 only
(a) 1 only
(d) None
18.
Which of the following statements is/are
(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only
With reference to the recommendations

Commission
National
to
Review
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
the
Working of the Constitution (NCRWC)

20.

1. It recommended that right to privacy
should be added as a fundamental right.
2. It
recommended
that
control
of
population should be added as a
Which of the following are the challenges to

e-governance initiatives in India?
1. Tendency to resist the change in work
culture.
2. Customizing e-Governance solutions to
meet local needs
directive principle.
3. It recommended that voting during the
3. Connectivity issues
elections should be made a fundamental
4. Content based on local language
duty for the citizens.
Which of the above statements is/are
given below.
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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21.
With reference to conditions for recognition
23.
under Right to Information Act 2009, which
as a National Party, consider the following
of the following will not come under public
statements:
authority?
1. If it secures 8% of the valid votes polled
1. Institution constituted by notification
in any four or more states at a general
issued by state authority.
election to the Lok Sabha or to the
2. Institution constituted by law made by
legislative assembly.
state legislature.
3. Non-Government
2. If it wins 3% of seats in the Lok Sabha

at
general
election;
and
Government directly.
4. Non-Government
organisations
substantially financed by the Central
not correct?
Government indirectly.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
given below.
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 and 4 Only

(b) 4 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 1, 3 and 4 Only

(d) None of the above
With reference to Central Bureau Of

Investigation (CBI) consider the following
24.
With reference to Consumer Protection Act
statements:
1986, consider the following statements:
1. The CBI is a statutory body.
1. Goods
2. It has been conferred powers of Tribunal

under
the
Delhi
Special
Police
Establishment Act, 1946.
are
those
which
are
manufactured, produced and sold to

consumers through retailers only.
2. The Act applies to private, public and
cooperative sectors in India.
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
organisations
substantially financed by the Central
these
candidates are elected from three states.
22.
With reference to "Public Authority" defined
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25.
With
reference to
Intellectual
the jurisdiction
Property
Appellate
of
28.
Board
Suits Against Public Officials:
(IPAB) consider the following:
1. No civil proceedings can be started
1. Trademarks
against President and Governors during
2. Patents
their term of office in respect of their
3. Geographical Indications
personal Act.
Which of the above comes under the

jurisdiction
of
Intellectual
2. The constitution grants immunity to the
Property
ministers for their official Acts.
Appellate Board (IPAB)?
3. The judicial officers enjoy immunity
(a) 1 and 2 only
from any liability in respect of their
(b) 2 only
official acts.
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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not correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
Notifications in respect of bye-elections to
(b) 3 only
the Lok Sabha is issued by the:
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(a) Election Commission
(d) None
(b) Speaker of Lok Sabha

(c) The Whip
(d) No notification is required in for byeelection
27.
29.
Which of the following statements is/are true

in context of Co-operative societies?
1. Part IX-B of the constitution deal with
Consider the following statements about

NITI Aayog:
Co-operative Societies.
2. Co-operative societies in constitution are
mentioned in Directives Principles of
1. It is a statutory body.
2. It has power to allocate funds for
State Policy.
3. Right to form a cooperative is a
different sectors.
3. The CEO of NITI Aayog is appointed by
fundamental
Right
under
the
constitution.
the PM.
Consider the following statements regarding
correct?
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) None
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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30.
With reference to the service voters in India
32.
With reference to the Model Police Act,
consider the following statements.
1. A 'service voter' can get enrolled at his
1. The Act provides for creation of a State
native place even though he actually
Police Board to frame broad policy
may be residing at a different place of
guidelines
posting.
for
promoting
efficient,
responsive and accountable policing.
2. Service voter belonging to Armed

Forces can vote through postal ballot or
2. The Act provides for rationalization of
through a proxy voter duly appointed by
expenditure on the police by reduction in
him.
their welfare expenses such as housing
3. Only Armed Forces / Para Military
and special allowances.
Forces are eligible to be enrolled as
service voters.
correct?
(a) 1 only
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
31.
33.
The National Florence Nightingale Awards

is conferred for contribution in which of the
Right to Information Act:
following fields?
1. RTI makes it obligatory on the part of

public authority to maintain records to
(a) services provided by nurses
facilitate RTI.
(b) best female classical singing
2. Information that can be available to any
(c) contributions in literature
legislative body shall also be made
(d) services provided by teachers
available to any person when asked or

otherwise.
3. Non
Governmental
Organizations
(NGOs) including those which receive
Which of the following committee has been

formed recently by Union Government to
financial aids from governments are not
review
covered under the RTI act.
partnership (PPP) mode of infrastructure
and
revitalise
development ?
correct?
(a) Vijak Kelkar committee
(a) 1 only
(b) Urjit patel committee
(b) 1 and 2 only
public
private
(c) Raghuramrajan committee
(c) 3 only
(d) Nachiket Mor committee
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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35.
With regard to Prime Minister's visit to
37.
Consider the following statements about the

UPSC:
Mongolia in May 2015, consider the
1. It presents its annual report directly to
following statements.
the Parliament.
1. It was the first visit to Mongolia by an
2. An individual ministry has no power to
Indian Prime Minister.
reject the advice of the UPSC.
2. During the visit, the civil nuclear

correct?
agreement was signed with Mongolia.
(a) 1 only
3. It was agreed to initiate a joint
(b) 2 only
translation project of "Holy Tripitaka" of
(c) Both 1 and 2
Hinduism into Mongolian language.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

correct?
38.
Which of the following statement is correct
(a) 1 only
about the Attorney General of India?
(b) 1 and 2 only
(a) He enjoys a fixed tenure.

(b) He can defend accused persons in
(c) 2 and 3 only
criminal
(d) 1 and 3 only
prosecutions
with
the
permission of the Government of India.

(c) He must be a person who is qualified to
36.
(NOTA)
option
on
electronic
voting
machines and ballot papers, consider the

1. The citizens of India have the Right to
Negative Vote by exercising the 'None
of the above' (NOTA) option in EVMs
39.
With reference to Law Commission of India,

1. The Law Commission of India is a
statutory advisory body.
2. It is established by an order of the
Central Government every 5 years.
and ballot papers.

2. In an election if NOTA gets the highest
votes then the election will be conducted
again.
3. Its function is to recommend the

legislative measures for the purpose of
consolidation and codification of laws.
4. Its recommendations are not binding on
the government.
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3 Only
(b) 2 only
be appointed a judge of the High Court.
With reference to 'None of the above'
(b) 1, 2 and 4 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 3 and 4 Only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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41.
42.
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E-Governance' involves the use Information

and Communication Technology (ICT) by
the Government for which of the following
purpose/s?
1. Exchange of information with citizens
and government departments only.
2. Restructuring
of
administrative
processes.
3. Speedier and more efficient delivery of
public services.
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
43.
With reference to public policy, consider the

1. A public policy must be purposive.
2. It only constitutes of a statement of goals
3. A time frame in which goals are to be
achieved must be delineated along with
it.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
44.
With reference to Comptroller and Auditor

General of India (CAG), consider the
1. He submits all its reports to the
President.
2. He compiles and maintains the accounts
of the state governments.
3. Governor of a state can request CAG to
audit local bodies.
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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With reference to the State Public Service

Commission(SPSC), consider the following
statements:
1. The members of SPSC are appointed
and removed by Governor.
2. The
Constitution
authorises
the
President to determine the conditions of

service of the Chairman and members of
the SPSC.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the following bodies have the
leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha, in
their appointment committees?
1. Central Vigilance Commission
2. National Commission for SCs
3. National Human Rights Commission
4. Central Information Commission
given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
45.
Which of the following bodies does not find

a mention in the Constitution of India?
1. Cabinet
2. Parliamentary Committees
3. NITI Ayog
4. Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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46.
The chairman and members of NHRC are

appointed
by
the
President
on
48.
With reference to Union Public Service

Commission (UPSC), consider the following
the
recommendations of a committee consisting
statements:
of:
1. Its establishment can be traced to the

Government of India Act, 1919.
1. Prime Minister
2. The Constitution does not specify the
2. Speaker of Lok Sabha
strength of the Commission.
3. Chairman of Rajya Sabha
3. The members of UPSC hold office
4. Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
during the pleasure of the President.
5. Leaders of oppositions of Lok Sabha
6. Leaders of oppositions of Rajya Sabha
correct?
7. Union home minister
(a) 1 only
8. Chief Justice of India
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
given below.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1, 5 and 7 only
49.
(b) 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7 only
As per the Constitution, the Comptroller and

Auditor General of India:
(c) 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 8 only
(a) is accountable to the parliament
(d) 1, 5, 6, 7 and 8 only
(b) holds office during the pleasure of the

President
47.
With reference to the Organization for the
(c) audits the account of the Panchayats
Prohibition of Chemical Weapons consider
(d) enjoys same status as that of the judge of

a Supreme Court.
the following statements:

1. OPCW
is
an
intergovernmental
organisation, headquatered in Hague,
With regard to Tribunals, consider the

Netherlands.
2. It is the implementing body of the
Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC)
3. It was awarded Nobel Peace Prize in
2013.
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1. Tribunals for public service matters can

be established by Parliament only.
2. The Chairman and members of the State
Administrative Tribunals are appointed
by the Governor.
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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51.
With regard to Right to Information Act
54.
With reference to election petitions, consider

1. Validity of an election can be questioned
by filing an election petition.
2. The Supreme Court alone has the
jurisdiction to try an election petition.
3. Number of judges to deal with election
petitions is limited to one.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
55.

difference between Article 323 A and 323 B:
1. Tribunals under Article 323A can be
established by both parliament and state
legislature
2. Tribunals under Article 323B can only
be established by parliament.
3. There is no question of hierarchy of
tribunals under Article 323 A whereas in
323 B hierarchy of tribunals may be
created.
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None
56.
Who among the following can be removed

in the same manner as that of a Supreme
Court Judge?
1. Chairman, UPSC
2. Chief Election Commissioner
3. Chairman, CVC
4. High Court Judge
5. CAG
6. Chairman, NHRC
given below.
(a) 1, 2, 5 and 6 only
(b) 2, 4 and 5 only
(c) 2 and 5 only
(d) 2, 3 and 6 only
(RTI), consider the following statements:

1. The applicant shall give reasons for
seeking information.
2. The first appeal has to be filed with the
senior officer of concerned Public
Information Officer within 90 days.
3. Failing the first appeal, the second
appeal shall be filed with the State
Information Commission only.
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
52.
In the electoral process in India 'The model

code of conduct' comes in force from:
(a) The first day for filling the nominations
by candidates
(b) Day on which the dates for elections are
announced by Election Commission
(c) The last day for filing the nominations
by candidates
(d) 48 hours before the polling begins in the
first phase of election
53.
Which of the following appointments is/are

made by the President of India?
1. The Chairman of Finance Commission
2. The Deputy Chairman of NITI Ayog
3. The Chief Minister of a Union Territory.
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
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The Government of India has announced
59.
news, is related to:
setting up of a new entity named 3P India in
(a) measures to deal with terrorism by UN
the Union Budget 2015-16 to provide
members.
support to mainstreaming PPP projects.
(b) measures to deal with Climate Change
Which of the following statements regarding
by UN members.
3P India are correct?
(c) human rights violation issue in Srilanka
1. 3P India will be a strictly advisory body
(d) Intellectual
2. Its will evolve PPP models to enable

attracting
private
investments
Property
Rights
issue
between India and USA.
on the lines of the NITI Aayog.

60.
in
With reference to Great Indian Bustard,

1. The species is considered as "critically
untapped sectors like Railways, Airports
endangered" by the IUCN Red data list.
and social sectors.
2. The species is currently found only in
India.
given below.
(a) 1 only
correct?
(b) 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
58.
The 'Special 301' Report, recently in the
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
With reference to the Social Audit, consider
1. It is a tool which empowers citizens to

turn into auditors.
is
conducted
With reference to the 'Namami Gange'

Programme,
2. It
61.
consider
the
following
statements:
1. This programme aims to clean and
protect the Ganga River only
jointly
by
the
2. The program will be implemented by the

National Mission for Clean Ganga.
government and people.

3. Any resident of a panchayat can do
social audit who is part of gram sabha.
3. The Urban Local bodies and Panchayati

Raj institutions will be involved in its
implementation.
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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63.
64.
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The reports of the Comptroller and Auditor

General (CAG) is/are examined by which of
the following committees?
1. Public Accounts Committees
2. Committee on Public Undertakings
3. Estimates Committees
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
65.
exempted from RTI Act without any

exception?
1. Information, the disclosure of which
would cause a breach of privilege of
Parliament.
2. Information available to a person in his
fiduciary relationship
3. Information which would impede the
process of investigation.
4. Records of deliberations of the Council
With reference to State Human Rights

Commission (SHRC), consider the following
statements:
1. It can enquire into violations of human
rights in respect of subjects mentioned in
State list only.
2. It cannot punish the violators of human
rights but can award monetary relief to
the victims.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
The fundamental objectives of a social audit
are to ensure which of the following?
1. Assessing the physical and financial
gaps between needs and resources
available for local development.
2. Creating awareness among beneficiaries
of services.
3. Capacity building of the poor and the
marginalized.
4. Increasing the efficacy and efficiency of
local development programmes.
given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only
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Which of the following information are
of Ministers.
5. Information
including
commercial
confidence, trade secrets or intellectual

property, the disclosure of which would
harm the competitive position of a third
party.
given below.
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) 1, 4 and 5 only
(c) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
(d) None
66.
Armed
Forces
(Special
Powers)
Act
(AFSPA) is in force in which of the

following states at present?
1. Tripura
2. Assam
3. Manipur
4. Arunachal Pradesh
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 2 and 4 only
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Which of the following pairs is/are correctly
70.
With reference to Smart city and AMRUT

projects, consider the following statements:
1. While the cities under AMRUT would
be chosen through a city challenge
competition, the smart cities would be
finalised by Union government in
consultation with state governments.
2. While Smart city mission would be
implemented through an area based
approach, AMRUT will follow a project
based approach.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
71.
Which reference to Akash missile, which of

the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is a surface to air missile.
2. It can engage only one target at a time.
3. It uses high-energy solid propellant for
the booster.
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
72.
Which of the following is/are not the

functions of the Election Commission of
India?
1. To conduct the election of Speaker and
the Deputy Speaker, Lok Sabha.
2. To conduct the election of the
Municipalities.
3. To decide on doubts and disputes arising
out of the elections of President.
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
matched?
1. Chabahar - Iraq
2. Palmyra - Syria
3. Mosul - Jordan
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
68.

Nelong valley recently opened for domestic
tourists:
1. It is situated in Arunachal Pradesh.
2. It is a cold desert situated within
Gangotri National Park.
3. It is home to rare species like Snow
leopard and Himalyan Blue sheep.
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
69.
With reference to the Attorney General of

India, consider the following statements:
1. He has a right to take part in the
proceedings of the committees of the
Parliament.
2. He is debarred from private legal
practice, since he is a full time counsel
for the government.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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With reference to the National Commission
75.
for Protection of Child Rights consider the
1. Being a Constitutional position, their
1. It was established by an executive
salaries and emoluments are determined
resolution of the government of India.
as per the second schedule of the Indian
2. According to NCPCR, the Child is
Constitution.
defined as a person in the 0 to 16 years
2. The retiring election commissioners are
age group.
not
3. The Commission's Mandate is to ensure
from
any
further
consonance with the constitution and
correct?
UN Convention on the Rights of the
(a) 1 only
Child.
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 only
76.
(c) 3 only
Consider the following statements:

1. Under Article 71 of the constitution, the
(d) 1, 2 and 3
exclusive
With reference to the Advocate General of

State, consider the following statements:
1. He is appointed by the Governor but
removed by the President.
2. His term is not fixed under the
forum
for
adjudicating
disputes relating to the election of the

President and the Vice-President is the
Supreme Court.
2. Disputes related to the elections of the
Prime Minister and the Speaker of the
House of the People is determined by an
Constitution.
3. His remuneration is determined by the
election petition before the Supreme

Court.
Parliament.
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debarred
appointment by the government.
that Policies and Programmes are in
74.
With reference to Election Commissioners,
is/are not correct?
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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78.
79.
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With reference to "Mega Food Parks"

1. It will facilitate forward and backward
linkages of the food processing industry.
2. It will be a cluster based approach based
on a hub and spokes model.
3. It will improve the processing of
perishable items and reduce wastage.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
With reference to e-Kranti, consider the
1. The programme has been envisaged by
Department of Telecommunications
2. It aims to enhance the portfolio of
citizen centric services
3. It is also known as National egovernance plan 2.0
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
With reference to appointment of
commissioners of Central Information
Commission under RTI Act:
1. Commissioners are appointed for a
duration of five years until they attain
the age of 60 years, whichever is earlier.
2. Members are recommended by a
committee consisting of Prime Minister,
Leader of opposition and Home minister
for appointment.
3. Members should be persons of public
eminence with wide knowledge and
experience in law, governance etc.
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Consider the following statements about the

roles, powers and responsibilities of the
Attorney General of India:
1. He does not fall in the category of
government servants.
2. He
enjoys
all
the
privileges
and
immunities that are available to a

Member of Parliament.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
81.
Which of the following directives can be

used by the Election Commission of India
(ECI) to ensure 'free and fair' elections in
India?
1. The election manifesto should be in
consonance with the Model Code of
Conduct.
2. Manifestos should broadly reflect the
financial means to fulfil the promises.
3. ECI can declare the election of a
candidate null and void on grounds of
corruption even after the elction process
is over.
given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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With reference to the Citizen Charter
84.
correctly matched with the leader who
1. The term 'Citizen' in the Citizen's
coined it?
Charter includes not only the citizens but
1. Garibi Hatao : Jawahar Lal Nehru
also all the stakeholders.

2. Citizen's
Charter
is
not
legally
2. Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, Jai Vigyan : Lal
enforceable.
Bahadur Shastri
3. Department of personnel and training
3. Indira Hatao Desh Bachao : Morarji
provides guidelines for formulation and
Desai
implementation of the Charters.

correct?
given below.
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
83.
(c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 3 only
(d) None
With reference to the benefits that accrue to

a
language
Language",
declared
consider
as
"Classical
the
following
statements:
1. A Centre of Excellence for Studies in
Classical Languages can be set up.
2. Two major international awards for
scholars of eminence in Classical Indian
Languages are awarded annually.
3. The UGC can create a certain number of
Professional Chairs for scholars of
eminence in Classical Languages in
Central Universities as well as in State
Universities
correct?
85.
With reference to the Lokpal and Lokayukta

Act,
2013,
consider
the
following
statements:
1. This act provides for the appointment of
director
of
Central
Bureau
2. Prime Minister is also included under

the jurisdiction of Lokpal.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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of
Investigation (CBI).
(a) 1 and 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only
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87.
88.
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With reference to Consumer rights/privileges

under the provisions of law in India,
consider the following statements.
1. Consumers can file a case without the
assistance of a lawyer.
2. A consumer not required to pay any fee
while filing a complaint in any consumer
forum.
3. In case of death of a consumer, his/her
legal heir can file complaint in the
consumer forum on his/her behalf.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the following are not responsible
for the formulation of public policy?
1. The President
2. The common man
3. The Supreme Court
4. The Parliament
5. Independent Constitutional Bodies
given below.
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 5 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Which of the following are part of World
Bank "Worldwide Governance Indicators"?
1. Voice and accountability
2. Political stability and lack of violence
3. Government effectiveness
4. Regulatory quality
5. Rule of law
6. Control of corruption
given below.
(a) 1, 3, 4 and 6 only
(b) 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 only
(c) 4, 5 and 6 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
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With regard to USTTAD (Upgrading the

Skills and Training in Traditional Arts/Crafts
for Development) scheme, consider the
1. The scheme was launched by the
Ministry of Culture
2. Objective of this scheme is to preserve
rich heritage and build capacity of of
traditional arts/crafts of minorities.
3. The scheme will also establish linkages
of traditional arts/crafts with the national
and international market.
correct?
(a) 1, 2 Only
(b) 2 and 3 Only
(c) 3 only
90.
Match the India's Joint Military Exercises

with the partnering nation:
1. Varuna A : Russia
2. SIMBEX B : France
3. Malabar C : Singapore
4. INDRA D : USA
given below.
(a) 1-A, 2-C, 3-B, 4-D
(b) 1-A, 2-D, 3-B, 4-C
(c) 1-B, 2-D, 3-C, 4-A
(d) 1-B, 2-C, 3-D, 4-A
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Consider the following statements with
93.
With reference to Global Hunger report

2015, consider the following statements:
1. The Global Hunger report is released
annually by the World Health
organization (WHO).
2. India has topped the hunger list in terms
of absolute numbers.
3. India has failed to achieve its MDG
target on hunger reduction.
correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
94.
With reference to the "Corruption

Perceptions Index", consider the following
statements:
1. It is an annual index published by
"Transparency International".
2. In the latest report of Corruption
Perceptions (2014) India has been
ranked less corrupt than China.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
95.
Which of the followings are the fundamental

objectives of the National Commission for
women:
1. Review the Constitutional and Legal
safeguards for women
2. Recommend
remedial
legislative
measures
3. Facilitate redressal of grievances and
4. Advise the Government on all policy
matters affecting women.
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
reference to "New Development Bank

BRICS".
1. The first President of NDB is an Indian.
2. It will be headquartered in Shanghai,
China.
3. In the New Development Bank each
participant country will be assigned vote
on the basis of capital share.
4. The Bank shall mobilize resources for
infrastructure
and
sustainable
development projects in BRICS as well

as other countries.
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
92.
With reference to gravitational waves,

1. It was predicted by Albert Einstein on
the basis of his theory of general
relativity.
2. Gravitational waves are ripples in the
curvature of space-time which propagate
as waves.
3. Recently, the first
direct
evidence
existence of these waves came from

Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave
Observatory.
Which of the statements given is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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97.
98.
Which of the following elements are to be

included in citizen's charters?
1. Details of business transacted by the
organisation
2. Details of clients
3. Details of services provided to each
client group
4. Expectations from the clients
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
With reference to the Dag Hammarskjold
Medal given by United Nations consider the
1. It is a posthumous award given to
members of peacekeeping operations.
2. The award is named after former UN
Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold.
3. Recently, two Indians were chosen for
the medal.
Which of the statements above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
The city Hoshangabad of Madhya Pradesh
was in news recently due to
(a) Establishment of a nuclear plant.
(b) Inauguration of a new production line to
manufacture currency paper.
(c) Inauguration of the largest solar power
plant in India.
(d) Settlement of a large number of refugees
from Pakistan.
99.
With reference to the International Seabed

Authority (ISA), which of the following
statements is/are correct?
1. It is an autonomous organisation.
2. It was established under the United
Nations convention on the law of the
sea.
3. It was established to organize, regulate
and control all mineral-related activities
in the international seabed area beyond
the limits of national jurisdiction.
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
100.
With reference to the National Commission

for Backward Classes consider the following
statements.
1. The commission was the outcome of a
Supreme Court judgement.
2. It is a statutory Body under the Ministry
of Social Justice & Empowerment.
not correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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With reference to the "Official Secrets Act"

With reference to the 2nd Administrative

Governance' outlines the code of ethics

Which of the following provisions are

With reference to the Special officer for

provided in the Constitution.

With reference to National Commission for

appointed by the President on the

The 'Jal Kranti Abhiyan' launched by the

Which of the following countries are the

Consider the following statements with

Which of the following employees

As per the Constitution of India, which of

With reference to Central Vigilance

With regard to elections for local bodies,

consider following statements:

correct regarding the Supreme Court's

1. All the elections to rural and urban local

directives for police reforms in India in the

bodies are compulsorily held on party

Prakash Singh case?

Commission to ensure that there is no

appointed and removed by the Governor.

undue influence or pressure on the

3. Seats are reserved for SCs, STs and

Other Backward Castes in local bodies

2. To create a Police Complaints Authority,

at the state level, to look into grievances

of all police officers.

Which of the statements given above is/are

3. Separation of the investigation and law

and order functions of the police.

(a) 1 and 2 only

Select the correct answer using the code

(b) 2 and 3 only

Which of the following statements is/are

(b) 1 and 3 only

With reference to the recommendations

(d) 1, 2 and 3 only

Working of the Constitution (NCRWC)

consider the following statements:

population should be added as a

Which of the following are the challenges to

elections should be made a fundamental

4. Content based on local language

duty for the citizens.

Select the correct answer using the code

Which of the above statements is/are

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2, 3 and 4 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1, 3 and 4 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

With reference to conditions for recognition

under Right to Information Act 2009, which

as a National Party, consider the following

of the following will not come under public

1. If it secures 8% of the valid votes polled